Virginia High School NIL Legislation
Virginia allows high school student-athletes to earn NIL compensation. Effective since May 2023.
Current Status
Allowed
Governing Body
Virginia High School League (VHSL)
Effective Date
May 2023
Timeline
Virginia NIL Journey
July 1, 2021
HB 1820/SB 1488 (College)
Virginia legalized college NIL early, establishing "Right of Publicity" baseline.
May 2023
VHSL Section 28-2-1
VHSL Executive Committee voted to amend handbook - high school NIL officially permitted.
July 1, 2024
SB 582 Anti-Retaliation
Governor Youngkin signed nation's strongest anti-retaliation law - illegal to punish athletes for NIL.
Jan 5, 2026
VDOE Plain English Guide
Department of Education clarified high schoolers can hire agents under state consumer law.
Jan 19, 2026
HB 1099 Introduced
Del. Singh's transparency bill creating NIL Work Group for "Fair Market Value" standards.
Allowed
Key Provisions
What Virginia allows
"Total Green Light" state - most permissive in Mid-Atlantic
SB 582 ANTI-RETALIATION: Illegal to bench/punish students for NIL activities
Can legally hire agents and lawyers under state consumer law
VDOE "Plain English Guide" clarifies full athlete empowerment
HB 1099 creating NIL Work Group for "Fair Market Value" standards
Prohibited
Restrictions
What Virginia prohibits
No School IP - jersey, logos, school name prohibited in commercials
No institutional involvement - schools/boosters/coaches cannot facilitate deals
$600 recommended disclosure to principal (not mandatory)
No performance incentives - cannot be paid for winning championships
Banned: alcohol, tobacco, cannabis, gambling, adult entertainment, firearms
Compliance
How Framework Helps Virginia
Our platform is built specifically for Virginia's NIL requirements
Anti-Retaliation Documentation
Track any coach/admin actions that could violate SB 582 protections
Agent Integration
Platform supports licensed representation unique to VA law
757/NoVa Market Tools
Optimized for Hampton Roads and Northern Virginia brand partnerships
Fair Market Value Prep
Ready for HB 1099 standards when Work Group establishes guidelines
Ready to Navigate Virginia NIL?
Framework provides the education, compliance, and management tools that Virginia schools, families, and athletes need to succeed with NIL.